A black-haired woman sitting at the dining table, perhaps to make a good impression on the guests, today Yiyang's mother specially wore a white dress. Although, this skirt still looks cheap.
But Hapi discovered that Yiyang's mother looked so young, petite, and a little pale. This mother seems to be the only color in this dim slum, because...because she is really beautiful.
"Hello, Mr. Hapi, I have prepared breakfast for you. I came here so early in the morning. I must have not eaten anything yet." This strong woman who dragged her child to survive alone in the United States got up and walked to the kitchen, just as Yiyang said. , She brought out a few slices of toast and a glass of milk.
"Thank you, madam, the coffee you made for me last time made me linger." Harpy took the breakfast politely, and the hot milk seemed to refresh him who hadn't slept much these days.
"The purpose of my coming this time..."
"We are willing, sir! My son is willing to go to Butler University for trial training! He is a good boy. His father used to be a professional basketball player. He will definitely satisfy you!" Yiyang's mother suddenly became excited. When she got up, she knew how rare it was for Yiyang to go to university.
This woman does not expect Yiyang to use his full scholarship to pay off the debt, but hopes that her child will be on the right track from now on.
"Your father used to be a professional basketball player?" Harpy looked at Yiyang in surprise, but Yiyang just nodded slightly.
Harpy looked back, no wonder this kid who hadn't received much system training was so good. It turned out that the blood of basketball was flowing in his body!
After , Hapi took out the documents again and discussed the details of participating in the trial training with the Yiyang family.
After arriving in Indianapolis, all expenses for board and lodging will be reimbursed by Butler University. In addition, they will also hire local high school teachers to teach Yiyang to avoid delays.
But also ** physical ability to stay at Butler University, in addition to the performance of the trial training, his scores in the college entrance examination must also meet the standard.
This is undoubtedly a double test for Yiyang, basketball and learning, neither Yiyang can fall.
If Yiyang can impress the coach on the basketball court and achieve enough results to enter Butler University, then as agreed, Butler University will give Yiyang a full basketball scholarship. Not only does Yiyang go to university without spending a penny, there are additional funds for turnover.
Everyone is very satisfied with this arrangement, and Yiyang's mother's face also shows a rare joyful smile. Harpy, who was equally excited, urged Yiyang to follow him to Indianapolis tomorrow. He couldn't wait to see the true strength of this kid.
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On both sides of the White River, in central Indiana, straddles a city that looks a little old, but yet prosperous.
The fourth largest state capital in the United States, a place where the relationship between people of color and white people is relatively relaxed, Indianapolis.
When it comes to college basketball in Indianapolis, the first thing people think of is Indiana University. They can show excellent performance every year, and they have also sent a lot of talents to the NBA.
But in recent years, Butler University, which is only an hour away from Indiana University, has quietly emerged.
They have a young but wise marshal Brad Stevens and a genius player called Gordon Hayward who is known as the number one white small forward. And now, they will also have the sturdy, tall and arm-length Asian defender, Yiyang, next to Harpy.
Yiyang, who arrived in Indianapolis for the first time, did not show much curiosity about everything around him. Hapy had brought countless children here. Almost every one of them would look around after getting off the plane and pretend this strange environment. Into your own mind.
But after Yiyang got off the plane, he only said one word to Harpy: "Let's go to the basketball court."
Butler University is only 15 miles from Indianapolis International Airport, just a 25-minute drive away. Taking a taxi through a beautiful hilly forest, Yiyang saw the huge campus of Butler University.
Butler University is located in the middle of three hills, surrounded by greenery. In terms of beautiful scenery, Bartra University is no worse than Indiana University.
Yiyang, carrying a suitcase, looked at the gate of Butler University and couldn't help but open his mouth. Hapi smiled aside, this is the expression a child should have on his face.
Since Yiyang is not an official student of Butler University, the school has not prepared a dormitory for him. In the past few days, Yiyang can only stay in Stevens's office temporarily. Therefore, Yiyang walked into the home court of the Bulldogs of Butler University, dressed in casual clothes and carrying a suitcase.
As it was a holiday, no one was training on the basketball court. But a young man in a suit and leather shoes greeted him with open arms.
"Also! We have been waiting for you for a long time!" The person who came was no one else, but Brad Stevens, the coach of the Bulldogs of Butler University!
Stevens wanted to give Yiyang a hug, but Yiyang walked straight past him.
Spotlights, clean wooden floors, huge stands, large electronic screens, high-quality baskets... these things make Yiyang feel like he has entered heaven. He had already focused on the basketball court. As for Stevens, he had to turn to hug Harpy.
Although Yiyang was also a starter for the school team in high school, the conditions of the venue at Bayless High School are simply incomparable.
For a kid who has been on the street basketball court and high school basketball court since childhood, being able to play in such a place is just like a dream!
Yiyang couldn't help but squat down and stroked the spotless hardwood floor. At that moment, he was shocked all over.
"I must play in a place like this!" Yiyang vowed secretly in his heart!
"Yi!" It wasn't until Hapi yelled that Yiyang recovered from her small world.
"This is the head coach of our team, Mr. Brad Stevens."
"Oh, what are we going to do next? There is no one here, how do you test my abilities." Yiyang did not respectfully greet Stevens. Survive in a place like the Wood District, let Yiyang long ago Forgot what is respectful.
Stevens was not angry either. He knew that ordinary people would not do things that would be kicked out by the basketball team by beating their teammates. This child just needs correction, and he will get better over time.
"No one will fight you today, you have to fight yourself." Stevens stepped up and patted Yiyang on the shoulder. This kid seems to be stronger than in the video!
"With myself?"
"Physical measurement data, we first need your physical measurement data. The picture on the basketball court will deceive people, but the data will not. Go to the locker room to prepare, I hope you can come up with enough to impress my performance." Stevens knows For children like Yiyang, your tone is appropriate and tough, but it's better to communicate. Not everyone is a good boy like Hayward. For different players, coaches must use different communication methods.
As expected, after listening to Stevens, Yiyang went straight to the locker room without too much nonsense. Stevens looked at Yiyang's fading back, holding his hands and split his mouth and laughed. "You know what Hapi, I like this kid!"
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"The height of bare feet is 1.88 meters and the height of wearing shoes is 1.91 meters!" On the basketball court, several staff members were measuring various data against Yiyang, who had changed his equipment.
"Weight 82 kg!"
"Um... thinner. But it doesn't matter, he is very strong." Stevens listened to the data and assessed silently in his heart.
"Warmspan...Warmspan is 2 meters 07!" This time, even the staff paused, and he thought he had read it wrong.
"Excellent!" Stevens grinned openly.
"100 meters sprint, 10.33 seconds!"
"3/4 sprint, 3.34 seconds!"
After running, Yiyang looked at Stevens who was off the court. Now, the dumbfounded person became the young marshal.
You need to know that Yiyang is still just a high school student. After he played in college for a few years, God knows how fast he will become! Yiyang's data is almost close to Wall!
Who is Wall? Wall is the number one high school student in America! Before he goes to college, he is already the favorite of next year's NBA draft pick! His speed is usually unmatched by children of the same age!
It's no wonder that this guy can bite the breakthrough Wall in an instant during the game, because he is not much slower than Wall at all!
After , the staff moved in to touch the high equipment. Yiyang looked at the equipment blankly, and then at Stevens.
"Did you see the small piece of paper on the machine? Just try to jump as required. Let's see if you can touch it." Stevens's hand is already shaking slightly. What else can this guy bring to him? Surprise?
First of all, it is a vertical bounce without a run-up on the spot. Stevens saw that the muscles on Yiyang's calf were tight, and suddenly he loosened!
Yiyang was like being bounced into the air by a spring. He raised his arm and slapped it hard. The machine that tested the bounce immediately showed the data, 84 cm!
"Bounce in place can reach this height, and his physical fitness is absolutely top in the field of student players!" Harpy whispered in Stevens's ear.
"No, Harpy. As long as he trains properly, he is likely to be at the top of the NBA in the future!"
Hapi looked at Stevens in surprise, NBA? Does this guy know what he is talking about?
"The maximum run-up height is 96 cm!" At the moment when Stevens and Harpy didn't pay attention, the staff once again reported a stunned data.
After Yiyang landed, he looked at Stevens who was recording data in a small notebook. "When do we start playing basketball, these things are really boring."
"Quick kid! Come here to train at four o'clock tomorrow afternoon!" Stevens's expression became serious. He knew that this kid in front of him might be more terrifying than he thought!
NCAA, maybe not the limit of this Asian defender. Maybe...maybe, he can become a professional player just like his father! A professional player who can stand firm in the NBA!
Yiyang opened his hands in disappointment, and did not forget to roll his eyes at Stevens. After looking forward to it for so long, I didn't even touch the basketball. Running around, jumping around, these things don't see much at all.
Stevens watched Yiyang walking easily to the dressing room, but sweat dripped from his forehead.
A monster, unknowingly, he found a monster...